Mayerling (1968)

Director:

Terence Young

Writers:

Claude Anet (novel), Michel Arnold (novel),

Stars:

Omar Sharif, Catherine Deneuve, James Mason

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Omar Sharif	...	Archduke Rudolf
Catherine Deneuve	...	Maria Vetsera
James Mason	...	Emperor Franz-Josef
Ava Gardner	...	Empress Elizabeth
James Robertson Justice	...	Prince of Wales
Geneviève Page	...	Countess Larish (as Genevieve Page)
Andréa Parisy	...	Princess Stephanie (as Andrea Parisy)
Ivan Desny	...	Count Hoyos
Maurice Teynac	...	Moritz Szeps
Mony Dalmès	...	Baroness Vetsera (as Mony Dalmes)
Moustache	...	Bratfisch
Fabienne Dali	...	Mizzi Kaspar
Roger Pigaut	...	Count Karolyi
Bernard La Jarrige	...	Loschek (as Bernard Lajarrige)
Véronique Vendell	...	Lisl Stockau (as Veronique Vendell)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

crown | inspection | hunting | melodrama | infidelity | 

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Genres:

Drama | History | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sex-related scenes

Details

Country:

France UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 December 1968 (France)

Also Known As:

Mayerling faciasi

Filming Locations:

Studios de Boulogne-Billancourt/SFP - 2 Rue de Silly, Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC), Les Films Corona, Winchester Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

140 min 127 min (Turner Classic Movies)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System) 70 mm 6-Track (UK release) (RCA Recording System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally planned as a starring vehicle for the husband-and-wife team of Mel Ferrer and Audrey Hepburn, who had performed Mayerling for TV in 1957.

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Goofs

The Prince of Wales is consistently referred to as Prince Edward. In fact he would have been referred to as Prince Albert and in the company of peers simply as Bertie. He was Christened Albert Edward after his father and his Maternal Grandfather. He ruled and reigned under the name of King Edward VII.

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Connections

Remake of Mayerling (1936)

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Soundtracks

"Morgenblaetter (Morning Paper)"
Composed by Johann Strauß

User Reviews

Splendid acting, sets, script. Wonderful movie.

Omar Sharif and Catherine Deneuve were both so splendid and believable in their roles. The sets were superb. The script and acting were top drawer. Part of the pathos of the movie is that it was based on a true story. Seldom is it hard for me to find a drawback to a movie. This movie is one well worth seeing more than once. It was hard to find the video, but I did, and purchased it immediately. History buffs will be enthralled. Romantics will be satiated. Just can't say enough in praise of the movie.